Heathcote Events Summer 2011

 Social Technology Toolbox Summer Camp – July 15-24, 2011

Social Technology Toolbox Summer Camp is starting this weekend! We have activists and communitarians from Transition York, Baltimore Green Currency Association, Evolver, Grass Roots, Twin Oaks, Acorn Community and of course Heathcote! More activists from Baltimore groups, Collective Minds and African D.I.A.M.O.N.D.S Women, are seeking funding!

Are you able to contribute to the Toolbox Camp scholarship fund? We are seeking cash donations and people willing to purchase Twin Oaks hammocks that are being delivered as trade.

Have you always wanted one of those Twin Oaks hammocks you've enjoyed so much at Heathcote's streamside? Now's your chance to own a brand new one and help a great cause! Contact Wren at 410-458-2310 or curiocoast@comcast.net.

Permaculture Skills Workshops – Summer 2011

 Sunday, July 31, 9 am – 12 pm

Soil and Water Management:  A Permaculture Perspective

This workshop will include a summary of the basics of soils—composition, texture, structure, and a few soil science basics—but will focus primarily on the practical aspects of soil management with a view to establishing and maintaining healthy, living soils as the basis for all life in our environment and as the medium for healthy plant growth and healthy human beings.  This will connect directly with a discussion of proper water management for efficient, sustainable water use and enjoyment.   The format will include brief lecture, a tour and discussion of relevant aspects of the gardens and other parts of the property, and a considerable hands-on component.  This is about dirt, so come prepared to get dirty! 

Saturday, Aug 6, 9 am – 12 pm

Sustainable Plant Health Maintenance:  A Permaculture Perspective

This workshop will focus on strategies for enhancing and maintaining healthy crops of all kinds, including a review of relevant aspects of soil and water management, crop rotation, companion planting (including “guilds”), species and variety selection, foliar feeding, botanical and mineral sprays, sanitation, pruning, and more.  Healthy plants for a healthy you!

Saturday, Aug 13, 9 am – 12 pm

The Fall and Winter Garden:  A Permaculture Perspective

We will discuss and demonstrate selection of crops and various modes of crop protection for fall and winter gardening.  We will discuss and where possible demonstrate the types of task and projects that can best be carried out during the cold seasons.  We will show how preparation for next year’s main growing season begins in late summer the previous year, followed directly by a discussion of multi-year crop planning.  You should be able to get those delicious, healthy greens all through the year, and watch how your health improves!

Hosted by Heathcote Community and School of Living

21300 Heathcote Rd, Freeland, MD  21053

Tuition:  Sliding scale $20-$50 for each individual class.  Or take all 3 classes for $50-$120!!

Registration is required. Register online by the Wednesday before each class by clicking this link:  http://www.heathcote.org/cms/content/registration-form-permaculture-skills-workshops

Questions?  Email Anna at amshaull@smcm.edu or call 410-913-9236.

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Home-Scale PERMACULTURE

Design Certificate Course

Starting Sept. 10, 2011!! 

Permaculture, a term originated by Australian ecologists, Bill Mollison and David Holmgren, means permanent culture.  Using both ancient and modern knowledge, this methodology mimics universal patterns found in nature to create healthy human habitats.  Guided by ethical behavior, Permaculture is a system of designing ecologically inspired landscapes that integrate home food production, energy, shelter and water.  Participants will learn:

• A step-by-step design process that taps your creative genius
• Observation and site analysis to identify resource opportunities
• Bioregional ecosystems, diversity and natural patterns
• How to protect local watersheds and restore wildlife habitat
• Water harvesting and management in the landscape; detoxification with rain gardens 
• Nutrient recycling with grey water and composting toilets
• Identification of microclimates and zone planning for efficiency
• Renewable energy systems and small-scale appropriate technology
• Natural building and passive-solar home retrofitting
• Fruit growing with forest gardens and plant guild design
• Intensive no-till food gardening, soil regeneration and composting
• How to cultivate forests, grains and cash crops
• Integration of domestic animals and aquaculture
• Social/economic strategies for urban/community scale food, energy and water security
• Social and ecological justice
  

Instructor: As a Permaculture designer, architect, and life-long organic gardener, Patty Ceglia is passionate about finding the ecological balance for productive potential of every site.  She teaches at Wilson College, where her students practice hands-on strategies at the 160 acre Center for Sustainable Living.

Hosted by SCHOOL OF LIVING and HEATHCOTE COMMUNITY

21300 Heathcote Road, Freeland, MD 21053

Six Weekends                                                               

Fall 2011 & Spring 2012                        

Sept. 10-11; Oct. 1-2; Nov. 5-6                                           

Mar. 3-4; Mar. 31 – Apr. 1; Apr. 28-29

Sliding scale fee:

Early bird $800 - $1,000

After August 10: $900 - $1,100

Register online at:  http://www.heathcote.org/cms/content/registration-form-home-scale-permaculture-design-course

For more information:

Visit:  http://www.heathcote.org/cms/content/home-scale-permaculture-design-course

Call: 410-357-9523  

Email: education@heathcote.org

“Through the collective intentional efforts of many individuals, a healing momentum can transform our planet into the radiant life source it is intended to be.”  

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